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Ukraine's Increasing Strikes on Russian Infrastructure Raise Tensions

A woman walks past a bus stop in Belgorod, Russia, on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Hundreds of bus stops in the city near the border with Ukraine have been reinforced with blocks of concrete and sandbags

Residents of Belgorod, a Russian border city, are living in constant fear following a recent Ukrainian missile attack that resulted in numerous casualties and damage. The attack, which occurred during the New Year's holiday weekend, left dozens of people dead and injured. This incident is just one example of the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine that is increasingly encroaching on Russian territory.

In addition to the attack on Belgorod, there have been other strikes on critical infrastructure within Russia. A fuel export terminal in the Baltic Sea region was rocked by an explosion caused by a Ukrainian drone, forcing the suspension of operations for several days. Another drone attack struck one of Russia's largest refineries in the Black Sea port of Tuapse, igniting a fire. Furthermore, there have been attacks on a gunpowder factory and military facilities in various regions of Russia.

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